Hi, this is my first time building a computer and don't want anything REALLY high end (nor can I afford it), but I want something decent enough for my needs. So, any advice or help would be much appreciated.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Probably within the next month BUDGET RANGE: $500-$700 before rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: School Stuff (Word, etc.), Surfing the Internet, Gaming, Burning DVDs
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, Monitor, OS
PARTS PREFERENCES: I would just rather use Intel than AMD
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe - either way is fine
Here is what I was planning on using (It's subject to change as long as I can keep an affordable price):
Case: ATX/Micro ATX Mid-Tower Blue Apevia X-Plorer
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144104&cm_re=apevia_x-plorer-_-11-144-104-_-Product
CPU: Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5300 2.6GHz 800MHz 2MB Cache LGA775 Socket
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116074&cm_re=E5300-_-19-116-074-_-Product
Motherboard: Gigabyte LGA 775 Intel G41 Micro ATX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128388&Tpk=GA-G41M-ES2L
Memory: OCZ 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2-800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227267&Tpk=OCZ2RPR800C44GK
Video Card:HIS Radeon HD 5750 1GB 128-bit PCI Express 2.0 x16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161309&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Video+Cards-_-Hightech+Information+System+Ltd.-_-14161309
Hard Drive: Seagate 160GB 7200RPM
http://cgi.ebay.com/Seagate-Barracuda-ST3160812AS-160-GB-SATA-II-HDD-160GB_W0QQitemZ110474677398QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCC_Drives_Storage_Internal?hash=item19b8cdcc96#ht_500wt_1182
DVD Drive Samsung 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151175
Power Supply: Corsair 750 Watt SLI/Crossfire Ready
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010&Tpk=CMPSU-750HX
CPU Cooling Device: Masscool 92mm Ball Bearing 50.61 CFM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150082&Tpk=8WA741
I really want to build a computer, so I don't want to buy a pre-made one or something like that. If u have any comments or advice, I'd really appreciate it since this IS my first time building a computer and I don't know too much about it except for what other people have told me. Thanks.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Probably within the next month BUDGET RANGE: $500-$700 before rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: School Stuff (Word, etc.), Surfing the Internet, Gaming, Burning DVDs
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, Monitor, OS
PARTS PREFERENCES: I would just rather use Intel than AMD
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe - either way is fine
Here is what I was planning on using (It's subject to change as long as I can keep an affordable price):
Case: ATX/Micro ATX Mid-Tower Blue Apevia X-Plorer
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144104&cm_re=apevia_x-plorer-_-11-144-104-_-Product
CPU: Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5300 2.6GHz 800MHz 2MB Cache LGA775 Socket
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116074&cm_re=E5300-_-19-116-074-_-Product
Motherboard: Gigabyte LGA 775 Intel G41 Micro ATX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128388&Tpk=GA-G41M-ES2L
Memory: OCZ 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2-800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227267&Tpk=OCZ2RPR800C44GK
Video Card:HIS Radeon HD 5750 1GB 128-bit PCI Express 2.0 x16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161309&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Video+Cards-_-Hightech+Information+System+Ltd.-_-14161309
Hard Drive: Seagate 160GB 7200RPM
http://cgi.ebay.com/Seagate-Barracuda-ST3160812AS-160-GB-SATA-II-HDD-160GB_W0QQitemZ110474677398QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCC_Drives_Storage_Internal?hash=item19b8cdcc96#ht_500wt_1182
DVD Drive Samsung 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151175
Power Supply: Corsair 750 Watt SLI/Crossfire Ready
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010&Tpk=CMPSU-750HX
CPU Cooling Device: Masscool 92mm Ball Bearing 50.61 CFM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150082&Tpk=8WA741
I really want to build a computer, so I don't want to buy a pre-made one or something like that. If u have any comments or advice, I'd really appreciate it since this IS my first time building a computer and I don't know too much about it except for what other people have told me. Thanks.